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Craftin Ass Blk Grl - A Journey


Been gone for a minute
Life got heavy and I stepped back for a minute. Here's an honest catch-up on what's been building behind the scenes. Read the story and reflections on.
Brea
Jul 203 min read


I Went on a Girls Trip, Signed Up for a Vendor Show, and I'm Still Figuring It All Out
A no-filter catch-up on a Galena girls trip, signing up for my first vendor show, and figuring life out one step at a time.
Brea
Apr 283 min read


Balancing Act: Navigating Career, Family, and Creativity in a Chaotic Life
More than 'mom,' more than 'wife,' more than 'employee' — real talk on juggling career, family, and a creative business.
Brea
Mar 273 min read


Real Talk: The Hiatus, The Hustle, and The New Journey 👑✨
The site's been quiet, but your girl's been busy. Catching up on the hustle, the hiatus, and what's coming next. Read the story and reflections on Craftin.
Brea
Mar 102 min read


Keeping it Real: Grief, Growth, and a Whole Lot of Glitter
Ten years since losing my mom — on why grief isn't linear, and finding growth (and glitter) in the middle of it. Read the story and reflections on Craftin.
Brea
Jan 312 min read


Soft Life? I Have Three Kids. I’ll Settle for a "Quiet Minute." 💅🏾🧩🧒🏾
The 'soft life' aesthetic is cute, but real life with three kids and a business is loud, full, and anything but quiet. Read the story and reflections on.
Brea
Jan 132 min read


✨ 2026: More Color, More Texture, More Us.
New year, same grind — protecting my peace and blade depth in 2026. What's ahead for Craftin Ass Blk Grl this year. Read the story and reflections on.
Brea
Jan 42 min read


The Best Tool in My Craft Room Isn’t My Cricut—It’s My Husband
On hiding hobby spending, justifying craft time, and the real MVP behind the scenes of my crafting journey — my husband.
Brea
Dec 26, 20253 min read


The Christmas Slay-cation: Tacos, True Crime, and the Joy of Doing Absolutely Nothing
This December, the vibe is Protected Energy — tacos, true crime, and the underrated joy of doing absolutely nothing. Read the story and reflections on.
Brea
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Crafting Our Legacy: The Power of Making
For Black women, making isn't just a hobby — it's legacy, resistance, and self-definition. On the deeper power of creating.
Brea
Nov 21, 20254 min read


Kindness is Free
A packed Tuesday, a stranger's compliment, and a reminder that kindness costs nothing but means everything.
Brea
Nov 11, 20251 min read


I'm happy you're here 💛
An honest week of ups and downs, winter blues, and being grateful for mental health support and the people who show up.
Brea
Oct 25, 20251 min read
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